Khaiyam calls for tough action against drugs, teen gangs

RAJBARI, Oct 11: State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam, MP, has called for stricter measures to improve law and order, curb drug-related activities and prevent criminal activities by teen gangs in the district.

In this connection, he urged relevant authorities to work together to tackle drugs and youth gang activities.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at the monthly meeting of the district law and order committee in the deputy commissioner’s conference room on Sunday morning. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Afroza Parvin chaired the meeting.

Khaiyam said efforts to prevent teen gang activity should go beyond law enforcement to include counselling and awareness programmes. He called on committee members, heads of educational institutions and other stakeholders to coordinate initiatives to steer young people away from crime.

Describing drugs as a major factor behind the deterioration of law and order, he said there should be no leniency in combating drug-related offenses and urged law enforcement agencies to take a firm stance against the drug trade.

The minister also stressed the need for adequate security measures and heightened vigilance to ensure the peaceful celebration of the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

Those attending the meeting included Superintendent of Police Mir Monir Hossain, Civil Surgeon Dr SM Masud, Rajbari Municipality Administrator Kalyan Chowdhury, former District BNP convener Professor Manjurul Alam Dulal, District Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Advocate Md Nurul Islam and District Magistrate Uchhen May.